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Equatorial Guinea only has a population of 676,000. And Obiang is a tyrant. It would only take 1,000 Igbo soldiers to overthrow that regime. Even the Niger Deltan militants tried to attack the island. Just imagine what we can do.

asha 80:
you dey mind them.man paranoia no good o.

Can you really blame us? With the ways things looking for the Ndigbo in Nigeria it is making many of us unhappy.

Chyz*:
Equatorial Guinea :

Languages spoken in the country are Spanish, Equatoguinean Spanish, native languages (including Fang, Bube, Benga, Pichinglis, Ndowe, Balengue, Bujeba, Bissio, Gumu, Annobónese, Igbo and a nearly extinct Baseke), French, others (mainly English, or German, as well as Fernando Poo Creole English).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equatorial_Guinea

Then we must go to Equatorial Guinea as well. I have been eying that island of Bioko ever since I was young. Maybe we can make it like Singapore!

I also want to invite Black Americans with Igbo blood to participate in Igboland. The Ghanaians already welcome Black Americans even though most Black Americans are descended from Igbos. I want to have open borders to them as well. Let us invite our long lost cousins.

This can also prove beneficial to us!

Obiagu1:
It's not about land, it's about the growth of the Igbo nation, uninhibited by the barrier called Nigeria.
On the thread "the true extend of Alaigbo", you were happy we set up Bonny, weren't you? Our forefathers did it, why not we? Have we changed? What's changing us?

I like the way you think my brother. We Igbos must expand in all directions. And I prefer when Igbo men mix with the local population. I have cousins who are half Ugandan and Rwandan. It warms the soul to see Igbo men with foreign women.

Let us be honest with ourselves. Igboland is too small for the Ndi Igbo. We need to expand. My Aro ancestors set up communities in all directions. Even in Cameroon, there are Aro settlements.

We Igbos are always on the move. It is because our region is too small, that we seek to expand in all directions. Gabon will be the perfect for living space.

And I already speak French fluently.

Who said the people of the East will fight on behalf of anything? Those days are over. Igbos will only look out for their own interest. And will only fight when threatened.

Mandingo wish Barack Obama was like this. lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ-hPNrKdZI&feature=player_embedded#

MandingoII:
The funny thing is, African Americans DO NOT TALK about Africans.
except to pity them.

While you people talk about African Americans , envying them and wishing you were in their Station.

while your country is living in the 17th century and yet YOU think YOU are more civilized and westernized and WILLING to kiss the White man's behind, WHILE he steals your oil and poison your rivers.

Africans

Stop throwing a temper tantrum.  

AA do talk about Africans so hush your mouth

BTW, the most educated group in America is not Asians, but it is Nigerians. Maybe you can learn from the Nigerian immigrants who come the U.S.

They do not live off of welfare.  And they are always progressing.

fstranger1:
Why do that?

Just set up a tax company in any of the black neighborhoods

These people are so stupidd, they cant prepare their tax themselves. You'd rip the off and they wouldnt know.

Or a Beer store, they'd drink themselves to stupor without blinking

Why do you think Indians set up their stores in Black neighborhoods?

Haven't they heard of Turbo Tax?

But let us be clear. . . I have noticed a divide in the black community in the U.S. The middle class blacks are a different breed from their cousins who hang around in the inner cities.

Go to any inner city in the U.S., you will see a gun store, liquor store, beauty supply store on every block. And the interesting thing is that none of these stores are owned by the blacks themselves.

But there is money to be made in the "hood."

udezue:
@Ezeuche its time for Ogbunigwe to be resurrected.

Not that dreaded weapon! Are the Igbo scientist who created that weapon still around? And will they be willing to teach a younger generation? I have heard horrible things about that weapon. And how dangerous it was to use even for the people who worked with it.

violent:
^^
lol

I must confess, there is a part of the energy you discharge that i find quite interesting 

You are not lying. The woman is very tenacious. She went pound for pound with me in another thread. I was pleasantly impressed.

calaway:
@EzeUche
Cofirmd story it was on AIT news even and soon it will be all over wait for it.

This is crazy! And watch no one will be held accountable for this act.

eku_bear:
@EzeUche_: This is something I've never understood. It seems so shortsighted to me. . . not even being materialistic about things that have a good chance of lasting for a long time (real estate, stock, bonds, etc), but Jordans  

I never understood either. I am perfectly fine with Adidas than a $140 - $200 Jordans. Funny enough, it only took $5 to create the Jordans, and Nike gets all of the profit. Must be nice running that company, knowing that you will always be making money off of gullible AAs.

You should see the lines at footlocker for the latest Jordans.  

Just thinking about it makes me want to invest in Nike.

They really need to get their priorities straight. At least a Nigeria will invest his money in other business ventures.

Untold story of Lagos’ unending gang war

Written by Isiaka Kabiru, Lagos
Sunday, 30 January 2011

EXCEPT drastic measures are put in place by appropriate security agencies and stakeholders in Lagos Island, which is also the headquarters of the premier local government in Nigeria, residents of the area stand the risk of experiencing persistent terror being unleashed by street urchins, popularly called area boys.

Lately, the gangster war has become a common sight in many places like Mushin, Shomolu, Fadeyi, Surulere, Ebute-Metta, Orile–Iganmu and so many other cosmopolitan areas in Lagos State. The recurring gangster war in Mushin has attracted a lot of publicity, perhaps, because of the perceived political undertone, coupled with the dastardly act being perpetrated by the belligerent forces.

The main characters in the Mushin saga were said to be one Toba and a septuagenarian, Alado, as well as the Akala boys at Idi-Oro. They are involved in the supremacy battle in Mushin axis of the state. A similar situation on Lagos Island is believed to be getting worse almost on a daily basis, to the extent that it necessitated the chairman of Idumoyinbo Idunshagbe Community Development Association, Mr Bankole Segun, and other community leaders of Isale–Eko Area of the community to convene a special security stakeholders’ meeting last weekend. The meeting was meant to stop the needless and incessant maiming, looting and wanton destruction of residents’ property under the guise of gangster war.

The success of the parley could be seen from the caliber of people that attended it. The duo of the Divisional Police Officers of Ebute Ero and Adeniji Adele police stations were in attendance. Also in attendance were the state security operatives, white cap chiefs, like Chief Adesoji Ajayi Bembe (Obanikoro of Lagos), Lamina Sasi ( Sasi of Lagos) and other stakeholders in the community. They mutually agreed to encourage community policing towards bringing an end to the gangster war in the community, just as the security operatives promised to assist the community by responding promptly to distress calls.

However, Mr Bankole Segun , who doubles as the chairman of Lagos Island Community Development Committee (CDC) and the Idunmoyinbo and Idunshagbe Community Development Committee, in an exclusive interview with Sunday Tribune, gave an insight into the problem that had been plaguing his community for a while now: “It all started recently when some hoodlums invaded the community armed with cudgels, cutlasses and dangerous weapons to attack, maim, molest and loot people’s property under the guise that they were fighting rival street boys. They said they were fighting boys in Church Street and when we called the boys, they told us that they were not in conflict with anybody.”

Bankole further stated that with the assurance from security agencies and Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, “we have resolved to take our destiny in our own hands. We will jointly resist and arrest the hoodlums and hand them over to the police.”

Also, a victim of the attacks, Mr. Bolaji Badmus, who was attacked by the hoodlums, simply identified as Sere and Mental told Sunday Tribune that he was returning home in company of his female neighbours “when I was accosted on the road to my house, near Obanikoro Palace. They held the ladies and dispossessed them of their handsets and money. Sensing this, I tried to resist them but unknown to me they were armed with cutlasses. One of them lifted the cutlass and hit me on the head, but luckily for me I defended it with my hand. They took to their heels and I was taken to a private hospital for medical treatment.” Investigations by Sunday Tribune revealed that the entire Obanikoro Street, where the incident occurred, has been fixed with street lights erected by the residents in order to provide illumination at nightfall in the area and curb future occurrence. Some residents of Lagos Island, who spoke with Sunday Tribune confirmed the fact that there was always an insider in all the attacks. They alleged that there were people in the community who always provided information for hoodlums that often attacked Lagos Island.

In the same vein, residents of Apongbon, Lagos Island, are groaning over the persistent attacks by some area boys who normally move in droves around 5:00pm till late hours of the night. They always rob their unsuspecting victims of their handsets and other valuables taking advantage of human traffic snarl that mills around the area after working hours.

Sunday Tribune stumbled on a victim who was crying after losing his purse to the hoodlums and was being consoled by traders at Apongbon Market.

According to a resident, Alhaji Fatai Ottun, “the removal of the police armoured personnel carrier from Apongbon underbridge, near former UTC building, may have boosted criminal activities in the area. When the armoured personnel carrier was there, the activities of these street urchins were reduced, although Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives were drafted here, it has not affected the environment positively.”

The situation is not different in Tokunbo and Inabere areas as residents have not left anything to chances. They have engaged the services of local security operatives, popularly called Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to guard the areas with a view to reducing incessant gang attacks, though the residents have to pay about N150,000 monthly for the services rendered by the OPC.

The gang attacks, according to a resident, could have political undertone because most of the street boys want attention from politicians, hence the orgy of violence often unleashed on the areas.
A resident of Oshodi Street, who preferred anonymity, said that the attacks had become too incessant, noting that many valuables had been lost to the impasse.

To say that the situation at Epetedo area is the same is to state the obvious. The residents live daily in fear because of the nefarious activities of the hoodlums. A community leader in Epetedo, Mr Isiaka Akanni Shofela, also confirmed the activities of the hoodlums in the area, stating that the residents were tired of insecurity in the community. “It is a shame that we are now living in this kind of insecure environment. “I was raised up in this compound, there were no gates and keys. What do we have now? Big gates under locks and keys,” Mr Shofela said.

Mr Shofela stated that those terrorising the area were well known, saying people were too fearful to come out and identify them. He alleged that the police had not helped matters as they often emboldened the miscreants by not prosecuting them whenever they were arrested and taken to police stations.

According to him, “ I once identified one of the miscreants at a police station in the past, only for the police to release him almost immediately. He came back to me, boasting that even if I use soldiers to arrest him and his colleagues, they will always be let off the hook because they are well connected.” He told Sunday Tribune that the hoodlums later came to attack him.

Investigation conducted by Sunday Tribune revealed that the miscreants are on the prowl in virtually every community in Lagos and are ready to foment trouble with a view to causing chaos and robbing any unwary members of the public.

http://tribune.com.ng/sun/index.php/features/3047-untold-story-of-lagos-unending-gang-war

MandingoII:
that is BECAUSE Nigerians ARE NOT USED to wealth, luxury items and the good life.

thus, you SELL YOUR SOUL for a few material trinkets.

Y'all did this during the slave trade and still aint got Nothing to show for it but a under developed land.

Now you know you cannot talk!

I have seen plenty of AA with Escalades even though they live in run down neighborhoods or projects.

How is your car's rims going to cost more than the actual car? 

Or how about the AA that rather have the latest Jordans instead of paying their light bills.

AA are the most materialistic people in the world. Just listen to the rap songs.

Always talking about cars, money and "hoes."

The list is endless.

calaway:
@ hectorswag

HAUSA PLANTS BOMB IN HOUSE OF GOD IN BAUCHI STATE TODAY!!!!!

Who is funny. You r ignorant.

What?

Source please.

Aigbofa:
They would target any successful African American as well, they don't discriminate.

Of course they don't discriminate. It is a "dog eat dog world," in America, where only the strong will survive. I have come to notice that from my time in the United States. You have to always be vigilant. The U.S. is actually a violent country to be honest. Just turn on the news and look at what you hear.

Ma_J_Blige:
LOL.

thank God the English language is not my mother tongue.

If you are going to speak or write a language. Do it right. Even if you are speaking in Igbo, Ibibio, Yoruba, Hausa etc, speak the language right or don't do it all.

Thank you.

violent:
^^^

Most scholars spell it as "cue" NOT "queue" nor "Qeueu"

damn!, do we have to teach English on every thread?

I didn't want to say anything, but I find it funny when Nigerians try to correct each other's English, but make a mistake as well.

Thanks for pointing that out to people.

We all know most Nigerians suffer from "big man syndrome." Many Nigerians enjoying showing off their money. Not knowing that  many Blacks in America will see you as a mark (target). When will Nigerians learn?

I have encountered many rich white people, and do not act like blacks when they get money. Actually, you will not know if they are wealthy. How many of you all have seen Bill Gates in a suit? No, he is always seen in jeans. Or even Steve Jobs who I have never seen wear a suit.

buzugee:
back in the days when white people could get away with killing black people, any rich black person was killed by them. read this about the 'black wall street' in the 1920s. http://www.blackwallstreet.freeservers.com/The%20Story.htm
the only thing preventing them from doing that today is the law, but believe me when i say if they could get away with it, some would. always appear broke and nobody will even look at you or mess with you. stop buying high end cars.

I remember hearing about that story from one of those "ethnic" classes I took at my university. Sad but true. Reminds me of what happened in Rosewood.

Kabba riot: 7 now dead

Written by Johnson Babajide, Lokoja
Sunday, 30 January 2011

NO fewer than seven persons have been killed in Lokoja in the protest that greeted the location of the Federal University brought to Kogi State.

Three of the casualties died on Friday in Aiye-toro-Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of the state. However, the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Honourable Hassan Salawu, has said the crisis was politically motivated.

The other four casualties were recorded in Kabba.

Also, about 50 vehicles were destroyed by rampaging youths and many people injured in the crisis.

Youths from Kabba had embarked on a peaceful demonstration on Wednesday to protest the siting of the federal university in Lokoja by the state governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, but by Thursday, the crisis had assumed a dangerous dimension, leaving many people, including some policemen, injured.

On Friday, the crisis spread to Aiyetoro-Gbede and Mopa Moro in Ijumu and Mopa Moro Local Government Areas respectively, resulting in the destruction of properties.

State chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, Honourable Hassan Sala-wu, disclosed that about 50 vehicles were destroyed and many people injured in the Friday crisis instigated by politicians who wanted to disrupt the senatorial primary scheduled for the day.

Salawu also informed Sunday Tribune that no election was held in the senatorial district on Friday. He declared the election purportedly held in Kabba as null and void, calling on the national secretariat to order for a fresh primary in the zone.

The state police spokesman, Mr Ajayi Okasanmi said he could not ascertain the casualty until Monday, but assured that calm had returned to the troubled spots.

http://tribune.com.ng/sun/index.php/news/3082-kabba-riot-7-now-dead

colour sgt:
ezeuche get lost, am back for you after a long break.

And who are you if I may ask?  I rear my head on these threads and all my enemies are starting to come back. I am glad that I have that power. So bring it on.

We all know where the money goes. So why ask the question?

The poor man had no chance. 6'8! What a hulking brute! I would have brought a friend though. To make sure the business transaction goes well. I don't trust anyone.

Scary figures I must say.

Ma_J_Blige:
^^^^

Ndigbo bros.

Diasporic is diasporic - dont come and lecture us here.

I will lecture you as much as I want, so you better listen. You hear me?

Ikengawo:
not true. most nigerians in Nigeria don't know what's happening in NIgeria.

as an american i have access to any piece of information in the world about anything in the world. I can tell you the temperature in Jos way before someone in an Akwa Ibom village can.

There's 3 computers in my house alone and i went through one of the world's best education systems (or at least one several times better then Nigeria's). Most Nigerians don't know anything past their immediate reality due to a lack of access to information (libraries, good schools, electricity, computers, information based television ect.)



diaspora nigerians even heard nigerian music before nigerians do now.
the MINUTE it drops, where as nigerians hear it once it's popular in their area.

Ogini?  

If you were not raised in Nigeria, you would not understand Nigeria like someone who was raised there. It is as simple as that. You can have all the technology you want in the U.S., but you still will not know what is happening on the ground.

And you do not give the Nigerian people any credit. Word spreads fast in Nigeria. It is not like we do not have the technology to get in contact with our brethren all across the nation. Most people in the villages even have cell phones. Plus, they have radios, which keeps many Nigeria wired to what is happening throughout their region and the country in general.

I guess you haven't been to Nigeria in a while.

Ma_J_Blige:
ok - as in talk is cheap?


Bros, you are contradicting yahself nah. Na be you just say most of them no know anything about Naija?

First we must divide the "Diasporic" Nigerians. Which ones are you talking about?

-Children of Nigerian immigrants who were raised in the Diaspora.
-Nigerians who immigrated to the West to further their education or find a job

Those are the two main groups. You also have smaller group within those groups, such as the Nigerians who were raise in Nigeria, but they are from the elite.

Ma_J_Blige:
Brilliant discussion.

Ok. So, the diasporic Nigerians are clueless about Nigeria and whats going on in Nigeria? Hence they cant revolt. ok, granted. How come they are the ones that makes the most noise on Nairaland, SaharaReporters, 234next, etc?

I am confused what is their plot then.

What are you talking about? Most of the Nigerians who comment on Nairaland, were born and raised in Nigeria. Very few Nairalanders were raised in the West. Haven't you realized that by now?

And many of the Nairalanders who comment only went to the West to further their education. I am pretty sure most know what is happening in Nigeria.

For example, I go to a university in the U.S., but when I am not at the university, I am at my home in Port Harcourt. Do you understand now? Even though many Nigerians would consider me an "ajebutta," I still know what is going on.

favouredjb:
you ll help them from where,diaspora?

Fool, I live in Nigeria. I am only studying at a university in the U.S.